Resources

Alternatives to Glyphosate for Weed Control in Christmas Tree Production

Published on July 31, 2022
Due to development of glyphosate-resistant weeds and perceived issues related to the impact of glyphosate on human health, many growers desire alternative approaches to managing weeds.
Biology & Control of Canada Thistle (Cirsium arvense) in Michigan Christmas Tree Production

Published on July 12, 2022
Canada thistle is a major problem in Michigan Christmas tree production. It spreads quickly in a single season. This bulletin will help growers identify Canada thistle and develop management strategies for regulating it in their production systems.
Michigan Christmas Tree Pest Management Guide

Published on January 27, 2021
A comprehensive guide for Christmas tree pest management from insects to diseases to protecting pollinators.
A Mobile Guide for Weed Identification in Nurseries and Landscapes (E2982)

Published on December 10, 2020
This guide is available as a downloadable PDF that can be easily viewed on your mobile device and includes links that allow you to jump to certain pages of the guide.
Pandemic Preparedness Plans and CHAMP Lite Tool

Published on August 26, 2020
Important information and resources for agriculture operations developing pandemic prepardness plans and implementing mitigation strategies that reduce exposure risks to COVID-19.
Non-Timber Forest Products - Ag For Tomorrow Conference

Published on March 12, 2019
This presentation was given at the Michigan State University Ag for Tomorrow conference in Escanaba, MI on March 12th 2019.
Boxwood Blight Disease Identified in Michigan

Published on January 25, 2019
This fact sheet describes plant symptoms of boxwood disease as well as integrated pest management strategies for those who encounter the disease.
Weed Control in Christmas Trees - E3237

Published on May 1, 2018
Weeds can interfere with tree growth at any stage of Christmas tree production.
Ornamental Horticulture: Increasing Profitability and Sustainability of Michigan’s Ornamental Plant Industry

Published on December 22, 2016
Climate, soils and a centralized location to markets make Michigan a national leader in producing greenhouse-grown plant material, landscape nursery stock and Christmas trees.
Ornamental Horticulture: Programming to Increase Profitability and Sustainability of Michigan’s Ornamental Plant Industry

Published on December 22, 2016
Climate, soils and a centralized location to markets make Michigan a national leader in producing greenhouse-grown plant material, landscape nursery stock and Christmas trees.